University of Illinois Extension
Webinars offered through July 20th
 

[July 07, 2020]   Local Government and Communities

July 15 | Noon: Fiscal and Economic Impacts of COVID: Webinar

As COVID-19 continues to burden systems around the world, the economic shock and effects of business closures, unemployment, unrealized tax collections, and Medicaid expenditures are being analyzed.

A webinar co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs and Illinois Extension will analyze recently released reports and answer participant questions. Organizer: Nancy Ouedraogo

July 16 | Noon: Racial Equity: From Agency Initiatives to Social Service Delivery Programs

This webinar will cover how to implement and expand racial equity policies and practices, including racial equity in decision-making, team-building, and leadership development, and cover technical models, such as racial equity impact analysis tools to improve the impact of policies and services for the communities we must serve. By starting from the internal environment of the state and building a learning culture based on racial equity approaches, we seek to strengthen government so it can respond comprehensively and collaboratively to the new American public of the 21st century. Organizer: Nancy Ouedraogo

July 17 | 1 PM: Liquidity Management, Crisis on Main Street

How are companies managing their liquidity in the COVID-19 crisis? We will talk about the dash for cash that has been happening since March and the importance of bank credit lines as a source of liquidity for large companies. We will discuss how a liquidity crisis in the corporate sector can trigger a wave of bankruptcies that has the potential to create a full blown financial crisis. We will also discuss the role of government policies such as the Main Street Lending Program in mitigating the risk of such a crisis. Finally, we will speculate about what may happen to US companies in the near future, given what we know about the propagation of the disease and how people are reacting to the slow reopening of the US economy. Presenter: Gies Colege of Business

Personal Finances

July 9 | 6:30 PM: Let's Talk Money: Credit Scores Revealed

Why is credit such a mystery? What's the difference between a credit score, credit report and credit history? Learn this and more! Presenter: Sasha Grabenstetter

July 16 | 6:30 PM: Let's Talk Money: Best Kept Secret for Financial Success

Money comes in. Money goes out. Do you have money left for your important goals and wants? Learn the secrets of directing your money to where you want it to go. Presenter: Kathy Sweedler

Food Nutrition and Safety

July 8 | 1 PM: Pickling Foods at Home: Fill Your Pantry

Pickling is an ancient form of food preservation that involves the process of preserving or extending the shelf life of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. Join us as we share information on basic pickling methods using the latest scientific methods to ensure food safety. Presenter: Mary Liz Wright

July 15 | 1 PM: Preserving Apples at Home: Fill Your Pantry

Apples are ripening in Illinois orchards. Learn about the varieties of apples along with preservation methods. We will discuss juicing, freezing, canning, and dehydrating apples. All this information will include the most current science-based preservation methods and highlight food safety. Join us and learn to preserve this delicious seasonal fruit with confidence. Presenter: Caitlin Mellendorf

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Family Health and Safety

July 7 | Noon: Training Your Immune System: Effects of Exercise

In the wake of a pandemic, immune health has become of large public health concern as of late. There is evidence that suggests exercise can be used strategically to enhance multiple aspects of immune function. Join me as we outline effective ways to use exercise as an additional tool in your prophylactic repertoire. Presenter: Chelsey Byers

July 14 | Noon: Make Your Habits Stick: Establish Lasting Behavior Change

We are all trying to establish some behaviors that we have long-known we need to incorporate and root out some others. Learn what the science says regarding scaling adherence to your current level of preparation and how to apply it to common frustrating areas: diet and exercise. Presenter: Chelsey Byers

Youth Development

July 7 | 1 PM: Teacher Tuesdays: Building Relationships with Students

This session will look at current research which shows the many benefits young people gain from positive relationships with adults. Plus, participants will learn the elements necessary to build these relationships and explore ways to foster these in the classroom. Presenter: Judy Schmidt, Emily Schoenfelder

July 8 | 1 PM: Meet a STEAM Professional: Music: the Arts in Education

Inspire youth to be curious about careers in the STEAM field. Featured guest speaker is Mary Papich, music educator. Presenters: Judy Schmidt, Emily Schoenfelder

July 15 | 1 PM: Meet a STEAM Professional: Engineering

Today's guest STEAM professional is Ursula Towne, Caterpillar and Society of Women Engineers. Presenters: Judy Schmidt, Emily Schoenfelder

Commercial Agriculture

July 8 | 3 PM: Commercial Ag Webinar: Foliar and Stalk Diseases

The 2020 corn crop is growing fast, and it is time to start thinking about foliar and stalk diseases. Nathan Kleczewski, Illinois crop science assistant professor, discusses diseases to watch for and how to go about scouting, identification, and managing these diseases. Presenter: Nathan Kleczewski

Home Gardening

July 14 | 1:30 PM: Four Seasons Summer Webinar: Ground Cover

Unlike daylilies, ground covers should be ornamental year-round and low maintenance once established. Learn some new options for ground cover, including plants that you may not think of, to create these living carpets. Presenter: Kelly Allsup

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